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Board hears first reading of policy manual updates; staff present arts-credit change and professional-development overview
Summary
At the Chatham County Schools meeting, staff presented a first reading of NCSBA policy manual updates, explained a new state arts credit requirement and diploma endorsement options, and outlined professional-development funding and plans, including a district digital-learning conference.
Chatham County Schools staff presented a package of information items to the school board, including a first reading of proposed updates to the board policy manual, an explanation of a state arts-credit change and new diploma endorsements, and an overview of district professional-development funding and activities.
Dr. Amanda Moran, assistant superintendent for academic services and instructional support, told the board the North Carolina law change (effective for students entering grade 6 in the 2022–23 cohort) directs the State Board of Education to require one arts education credit during grades 6–12. Moran said most Chatham middle schools already offer arts courses that meet the 90-minute-per-week minimum, but scheduling in schools with cohort programs (dual language, AVID, band) may…
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